Hi, I’m
Tanya Forsyth
VICTORIA,British Columbia
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Summary
Experienced team manager of 8 years who consistently exceeds goals looking for a new career opportunity in an environment that
emphasizes health and wellbeing, while fostering respect for employees and
community.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CloverPoint Cartographics LtdCity of Victoria, BC
Project Manager
06.2006 - Current
Job overview
- Trained, coached, mentored and led a development team while concurrently managing 3-6 projects.
- Managed 10-15 IT development projects annually totalling $1.5-2M in annual sales.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Developed and executed innovative marketing programs, and business solutions with management team.
- Acquired new clients, managed accounts, and negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Translated technical specifications into detailed product requirements, and oversaw product implementation.
- Continually balanced the company goals with client needs by maintaing healthy communication between all stakeholders.
Pagliaccis Italian RestaurantCity of Victoria, BC
Hostess
09.2007 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Greeted each customer with genuine hospitality and established rapport with guests.
- Assigned patrons to tables and ensured satisfaction with food and service.
- Trained new employees
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.
- Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff members.
Starbucks CoffeeCity of Victoria, BC
Barista
09.2002 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Prepared coffee, straightened up chairs and table, opened register and carried out other opening duties.
- Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
- Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
Extras ImportsSechelt, BC
Cashier
.1 2000 - .1 -1
Job overview
- Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions
- Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
- Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
- Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
Education
Canadian School of Natural NutritionGreater Vancouver Area, BC
Registered Holistic Nutritionist from Natural Nutrition
Current
Peter B. Gustavson School of BusinessCity of Victoria, BC
Introduction to Project Management from Certificate in Project Management
2008
University of VictoriaCity of Victoria, BC
Bachelor of Science from Geography and Computer Science
2007
Skills
- Natural leader
- Motivated team player
- Exceptional technical skills
- Customer-oriented
- Goal-oriented
- Detail-oriented
- Staff training and development
- Exceptional customer service
- Excellent people skills
- Requirements gathering
- Risk mitigation and management
- Strategic planning
- Critical and creative thinking
- Highly organized
Interests
- Health - Nutritional Analysis, Meal Planning, Cooking, Slow-Food
- Community - Volunteering at Farm Markets, Local Festivals, Sporting Events, Vice-president of Victoria Athletics Association
- Fitness/Sports - Soccer, Surfing, Volleyball, Running, Yoga, Weight Training
- Outdoors - Camping, Fishing, Gardening, Hiking, Traveling
References
Aly McFarland
Availability
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Timeline
Hostess
Pagliaccis Italian Restaurant
09.2007 - 04.2010
Project Manager
CloverPoint Cartographics Ltd
06.2006 - Current
Barista
Starbucks Coffee
09.2002 - 09.2007
Cashier
Extras Imports
.1 2000 - .1 -1
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Registered Holistic Nutritionist from Natural Nutrition
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
Introduction to Project Management from Certificate in Project Management
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Science from Geography and Computer Science
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